"I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Jet died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Jet Black, drummer with the Stranglers, has died after years of ill health at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr, RIP Jet Black x pic.twitter.com/K307U1L6xp, JBs make the best drummers. Fond adieu, fly straight JB.xRead more: https://t.co/vz0RJDme7X pic.twitter.com/XLrcgoCkxr. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Formed in Guildford in 1974, The Stranglers emerged through the punk rock scene, becoming known for songs including No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always The Sun and Peaches. Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums, according to the official UK charts. Confirming the sad news of Jet Black's passing, The Stranglers wrote on Thursday night (8th December): "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Something I guess we all get to know in time. Jet Black, the drummer for punk stalwarts The Stranglers, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 6, 2022. As the elder statesmen of the group, Jet was already a successful businessman in the Guildford area when the Stranglers formed in 1974, the Stranglers said in an official statement on Thursday. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. In a statement, the bands official Twitter account called him an elder statesman of British music. Jet Black was the real deal. "He threw everything in his previous life out, to dedicate himself to our common goal. For the latest music news and exclusive features, check out uDiscover Music. Your email address will not be published. The musician, whose real name . An inspiration. Black was a . He had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. Im so very sad hes gone. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. I will cherish the times we planned, pranked, ate, drank and laughed on so many great nights together.. Drummer Jet Black added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Photograph: PA. Adam Sweeting. Video, Isabel Oakeshott: Why I leaked minister's messages, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Whiskey fungus forces Jack Daniels to stop construction, Explosive found in check-in luggage at US airport, Messages reveal battle over Covid school policy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Aboriginal spears taken in 1770 to return to Sydney, India PM Modi urges G20 to overcome divisions, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Jet Black, drummer and a founding member of English punk rock band the Stranglers, died Tuesday at his home in North Wales. He was the Jet force that powered the band's determination to get heard and get noticed. A rebel with many causes., Sil Willcox, the bands manager, added: Jet Black was the real deal. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. As young punks we saw them play many times. He'd been living near friends and family in North Wales . On 12 March 2012, Black was taken to hospital after "falling ill" shortly before a Stranglers concert at the O2 Academy Oxford. Bassist and co-frontman JJ Burnel said: "After years of ill health, Jet has finally been released. In January 2015, Stranglers guitarist Baz Warne told the Louder Than War website: "Jet will do what he can when he can. "Dave was a complete natural in music. The most important thing for me is his health. Blacks death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Supporting US punk stars the Ramones and Patti Smith at their earliest UK gigs, The Strangers musical virtuosity set them apart from the more DIY aesthetic of their peers. 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Dave Greenfield, The Stranglers' keyboard player, died in May 2020 after testing positive for coronavirus. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. During the Stranglers' 2010 and 2011 UK tours, Black performed at every gig. His name is frequently chanted by the crowd at concerts. "[30] In 2014, he confirmed in a newspaper interview with the Oxford Times that he did not keep in touch with Cornwell. The news was announced in a post on the band's website . Black performed with the Stranglers until 2015, with his retirement confirmed by 2018. Rest in peace big man.". Jet Black was the real deal. Cornwell joined Black in the Stranglers in 1974. He hadnt been too well for a while, but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. 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When asked how he would like be remembered by the bands website 12 years ago, Black replied: I guess if we are actually remembered, then that will do., Your email address will not be published. He took me under his wing over two decades ago and I never really came out from under it. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasn't for him. In 2007, the band announced that Black was suffering with heart issues and he took a step back from performing, being temporarily replaced by his drum technician. His representative confirmed he had passed away peacefully on Tuesday (December 6) after he moved into his country home in Wales as his health worsened. Black leaves behind his wife, Ava, and his two children, Charlotte and Anthony. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . in the early days., Black never regretted abandoning his business career to go into music. [16][17] It was shortly thereafter announced that he was suffering from chest problems and was "not rushing back to work" on the advice of his doctor. Bookmark. "We've developed a style of music that is very aggressive and exciting. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. December 8, 2022, 12:00 PM. Some recording artists included in uDiscover Music articles are affiliated with UMG. Jet Black (real name Brian John Duffy), a founding member of The Stranglers, died peacefully at his country home in North Wales. "We were immediately drawn to one another, he had a singular sense of purpose that I identified with," wrote Cornwell. Musician. The bands bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said: The welcoming committee has doubled. Say hi to Dave for me. The bands former keyboardist/vocalist, Dave Greenfield, died in 2020. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [4], In 2008, an online petition on the British Government website campaigning for him to be included in the next list of honours attracted 477 signatures and was mentioned in the national press. "[22] However, bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel said during the same period: "When he can [no] longer contribute and I don't think that's long then there will be no more Stranglers." Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Scoring 23 UK top 40 singles and 19 UK top 40 albums to date in a career spanning five decades, the Stranglers are one of the longest-surviving bands to have originated in the UK punk scene.. Its been my privilege to have known and worked with him, and to have called him a friend, and Ill miss him until the end of my days., Stranglers manager Sil Wilcox also described Black as the real deal, astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. He was a force of nature. He last performed with the band in 2015, announcing his retirement a few years later due to ill health. The backbone of The Stranglers' rhythm.Rest in peace Jet Black, drummer and co-founder of pivotal proto-punk band The Stranglers. In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away . The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues b. Despite difficulties in performing towards the end of his career, he remained a fan favourite. Black's death comes two years after The Stranglers' keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. Jet Black, drummer with The Stranglers, has died aged 84 after years of battling illness. An enthusiastic furniture designer, he also patented the Jet Black Power Bass Drum Pedal. There was no turning back, Black told the Stranglers' website in 2010. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. His death comes two years after the Stranglers keyboardist, Dave Greenfield, died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. "Once I had made the decision, and then the commitment, I then pretty much burnt my bridges, there was no turning back," he said. "It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing . A rebel with many causes. The musician, who had suffered respiratory issues since childhood, began to restrict his live work to the UK, although he vowed to carry on until Im incapable of doing it.. Jet Black, one of the co-founders and the original drummer in beloved British new wave/punk band The Stranglers has died at 84. "He hadnt been too well for a while, but when I spoke to him most recently, three weeks ago, he was laughing and wanting to hear all the news, still interested and involved. He was a force of nature. Shortly after his 78th birthday, Black said: "You find you just can't do some of the stuff you used to, and so the past seems so much more agreeable than the future ever could be. We tried that last year and I don't want him to become a freak show either. Though we are not thinking about that. Black was a founding member of the Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums, according to the official UK charts. However, these appearances were limited to venues which had stages large enough for two drum kits. I told myself that one way or another I was going to succeed. Despite the indolent, youthful rage associated with the genre, Black - a semi-professional drummer in the late 1950s and early 1960s - was, in fact, by then a successful businessman in his mid-30s. Jet Black, the original drummer for 1970s and 80s punks The Stranglers, has died aged 84, the band has confirmed. Stranglers drummer Jet Black dies at 84 after 'years of ill health', Black also wrote books and made furniture, Black (right) retired from performing in 2015. Black retired from performing live with the Stranglers in 2015, having suffered respiratory health issues since he was a child. Here's why. The Stranglers drummer Jet Black has died "He was a force of nature" By Damian . The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in north Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues became more debilitating. The Stranglers most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown which won the band an Ivor Novello award while their third album Black And White from 1978 is still considered to be the first post-punk album. A long-standing member of the influential punk outfit, Greenfield was known for his distinctive sound and playing style, using instruments such as the harpsichord and Hammond electric organ. His death comes two years after The Stranglers keyboard player Dave Greenfield died at the age of 71 after testing positive for coronavirus. He returned to playing with the band in June, but it was at this time that he retired from performing outside of the United Kingdom due to health issues associated with lengthy travel. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Mark Holloway, Getty Images. A statement from his representative confirmed he passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 6 December. Baz Warne, The Strangers guitarist, said: "I loved Jet. Bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel described him as a "force of nature", the "most erudite of men" and a "rebel with . The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. English keyboardist, singer and songwriter Dave Greenfield died on Sunday as a result of complications of the coronavirus.He was 71. An inspiration. The punk band's co-founder retired from performing in 2015 due to health issues. He was a successful businessman up until the mid-1970s, owning a fleet of ice cream vans,[5] and an off-licence in Guildford, called 'The Jackpot'. He was a force of nature, an inspiration. THE drummer of The Stranglers Jet Black has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his bandmates said. ", Sil Willcox, the band's manager, added: "Jet Black was the real deal. In a statement, his representative . "A founding member of iconic British . Read about our approach to external linking. 2023 BBC. In September 2008, he returned to full rehearsals and began touring with the band on 13 October.[18]. According to Cornwells autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummers response was simply OK, fine.. Black retired from touring and performing live with the Stranglers in 2015 due to complications from respiratory issues that had dogged him since childhood and which had caused him to take a series of health-related pauses from touring in the early and mid-200s. Jet Black, who was born Brian Duffy, was a founding member of the Guildford group, playing on numerous hit singles including Peaches, Golden Brown, Five Minutes, Strange Little Girl and No More Heroes, in addition to the bands legend-enshrining albums such as Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes, Black And White and The Raven. Formed in Guildford in 1974, The Stranglers emerged through the punk rock scene, becoming known for songs including No More Heroes, Golden Brown, Always The Sun and Peaches, achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums. Something went wrong, please try again later. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. "Jet Black, born Brian John Duffy, passed away peacefully at home on Tue 6th Dec," read the statement. . According to Cornwell's autobiography, when he phoned Black to announce his resignation, the drummer's response was simply "OK, fine.". He had also by this time completely refrained from travelling outside of the UK with the band. In mid-2008, he was again absent from several Stranglers gigs. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The musician was also an author, business owner and designer, and owned a fleet of ice-cream vans that were once used to tour the UK. Sil Willcox, the bands manager, said: He was the Jet force that launched The Stranglers. (Left to right) Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel, Jet Black and Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers in 1980, The Stranglers, pictured in 1988, had seven UK top10 singles, Warning: Third party content may contain adverts. He was there at the beginning - the dissatisfied former jazz drummer with the Guildford off licence, who wanted one last crack of the . A long-standing member of the influential punk outfit, Greenfield was known for his distinctive sound and playing style, using instruments such as the harpsichord and Hammond electric organ. [30], Black had no contact with former Stranglers singer Hugh Cornwell after he left the band in 1990. Im so very sad hes gone. Black retired from performing live with The Stranglers in 2015 after suffering respiratory health issues since he was a child. Born: August 26th, 1938. He had suffered "years of ill health", Burnel added, and passed away "peacefully" on Tuesday, his representative confirmed. Born Brian John Duffy, Black died at his home in Wales following years of ill health. 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The musician, whose real . It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black, the band wrote in a statement on Thursday (Dec. 8). Greenfield, originally from Brighton, died on the evening of 3 May. Years active. "It is with heavy hearts . Rest in peace big man.. [31], Black died from respiratory problems at his home in Wales on 6 December 2022, at the age of 84. The Stranglers drummer added: "We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Audiences would often chant his name as he took his place behind the kit, until he finally retired in 2015, relinquishing the drum stool to Jim Macaulay. It was confirmed that the illness was a "severe chest infection" but that Black intended to rejoin the tour when he was "fit and able";[20] however, he did not rejoin the tour due to a slow recovery. It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear friend, colleague and band elder statesman Jet Black. Jet Black, drummer of new-wave rock band The Stranglers, has died after "years of ill health" at the age of 84, his representative confirmed. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. He was a force of nature. If he can live a bit longer then that's a great thing. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been . Black was a founding member of The Stranglers, who formed in Guildford in 1974, and his playing style helped them achieve their unique sound achieving 23 top 40 singles and 19 top 40 albums, according to the official UK charts. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Before joining the band, Black was a successful businessman who owned a fleet of ice-cream vans, which were later used to tour the UK, and he owned an off-licence, the upstairs apartment of which doubled as Stranglers HQ in the early days of the band. Astute in business, a talented drummer and an obsessive perfectionist. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues . Jet Black, a founding member of the punk rock band The Stranglers, has died 'peacefully' at the age of 84. . The Stranglers' annual tour began in March 2013, with Black playing the second half of the opening night set, drumming on 10 songs beginning with the distinctive Genetix drum intro. The musician, whose real name was Brian John Duffy, had been living in his country home in North Wales close to his friends and family as his health issues . "[27], A promotional image released for the band's 2017 'Classics Collection' tour did not feature Black,[28] and marked drummer Jim Macaulay's appearance in such an image for the first time. Photo by Getty Images / Bang Showbiz. The Stranglers would not have been if it wasnt for him. "[24] He was absent from the Stranglers' UK festival appearances and associated warm-up gigs in mid-2014. In 1980, in Nice in the south of France, the Stranglers were arrested after allegedly inciting a riot, and Black wrote two books documenting what happened. The Stranglers most-loved tracks include Peaches, No More Heroes and Golden Brown which won the band an Ivor Novello award while their third album Black And White from 1978 is still considered to be the first post-punk album. 08 December 2022. Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focused on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". Jet Black, the original drummer for 70s punk/new wave group The Stranglers, has died at the age of 84, the band confirmed on Thursday afternoon.The drummer, born Brian John Duffy, died peacefully . Brian John Duffy (26 August 1938 6 December 2022),[1][2] professionally known as Jet Black, was an English drummer and founding member of punk rock/new wave band The Stranglers. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. "Now, there were many, many problems, but my thoughts were focussed on how to solve them, not on questioning whether I had made the right decision.". In a statement, his representative confirmed the musician had passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6 December at his country home in Wales. 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